Description
If you’re craving a meal that’s both sweet and spicy, Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are here to satisfy your taste buds. These bowls feature tender, flavorful chicken glazed in a honey chipotle sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or even a quick lunch, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Chipotle Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Rice Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Honey Chipotle Glaze
- Combine Ingredients: In the same skillet, add honey, minced chipotle peppers, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to heat through.
Assemble the Rice Bowls
- Layer the Rice: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top the rice with the honey chipotle chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Serve
- Optional Step: Drizzle with extra honey chipotle sauce or a dollop of sour cream for added creaminess.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 30minutes
- Cook Time: 15minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g